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The U.S.S. Coral Sea is one of a small number of aircraft carriers which form the life support system for
Nixon's air war in Indochina. At any one time, three of these ships lie off the coast of Vietnam. The Marines and
sailors on board know that although fewer ground troops are dying, the air war continues unabated, because
they load the millions of pounds of munitions onto the fighter-bombers.
The Stop Our Ship movement (SOS) is spreading from the Coral Sea to other carriers. But each time another
sailor commits himself, the need for civilian support and encouragement grows. Massive, publicized support is
their protection against being singled out and buried under military repression.
Many of us are disillusioned with symbolic demonstrations for peace. But the GI movement is not symbolic.
Those outside the military have created the climate for revolt. Now we are being asked for support by those
inside who have decided that they are no longer cogs in the machine . . . but human beings who can use their
collective leverage to stop the production of war.
Let us turn our individual convictions into concrete acts by supporting and uniting with resisting GIs.
The Coral Sea is supposed to sail on November 12. On Monday, November 8, the men's last weekend liberty
ends. Between 5 and 7am, the men change workshifts and a lot of crewmen will have to pass through the East
Gate of NAS Alameda. S.O.S. asks civilians to be there at 5am as a visible show of support for the men in the
crucial last days before deployment. Take Nimitz Freeway south to Broadway/Alameda exit. Go through the
tube. Take Webster Ave. to Atlantic. Right on Atlantic to the East Gate.
Call 431-8080 to add your phone number to the phone tree in case of contingencies. Be there to show them
we hear their SOS.
Demonstrate Support 5A.M. Nov. 8.

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The U.S.S. Coral Sea is one of a small number of aircraft carriers which form the life support system for
Nixon's air war in Indochina. At any one time, three of these ships lie off the coast of Vietnam. The Marines and
sailors on board know that although fewer ground troops are dying, the air war continues unabated, because
they load the millions of pounds of munitions onto the fighter-bombers.
The Stop Our Ship movement (SOS) is spreading from the Coral Sea to other carriers. But each time another
sailor commits himself, the need for civilian support and encouragement grows. Massive, publicized support is
their protection against being singled out and buried under military repression.
Many of us are disillusioned with symbolic demonstrations for peace. But the GI movement is not symbolic.
Those outside the military have created the climate for revolt. Now we are being asked for support by those
inside who have decided that they are no longer cogs in the machine . . . but human beings who can use their
collective leverage to stop the production of war.
Let us turn our individual convictions into concrete acts by supporting and uniting with resisting GIs.
The Coral Sea is supposed to sail on November 12. On Monday, November 8, the men's last weekend liberty
ends. Between 5 and 7am, the men change workshifts and a lot of crewmen will have to pass through the East
Gate of NAS Alameda. S.O.S. asks civilians to be there at 5am as a visible show of support for the men in the
crucial last days before deployment. Take Nimitz Freeway south to Broadway/Alameda exit. Go through the
tube. Take Webster Ave. to Atlantic. Right on Atlantic to the East Gate.
Call 431-8080 to add your phone number to the phone tree in case of contingencies. Be there to show them
we hear their SOS.
Demonstrate Support 5A.M. Nov. 8.